Plan van La Rochelle en omgeving, 1627 1627 - 1629

This detailed plan of La Rochelle and its surroundings, created by Frans Hogenberg in 1627, provides a fascinating glimpse into the city’s fortifications and harbor during the siege of 1627. The engraving features meticulous details of the city’s layout, including its walls, buildings, and surrounding landscape, and the dense concentration of ships in the harbor suggests the importance of maritime activity at the time. Today, the piece resides at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing a historical record of 17th-century urban design and military strategy.